Dr. Tamer Elbaz, MD
Pain Management Specialist
615.8 mi · 780 8th Avenue, Suite 201, New York, NY 10036
At a glance
4.56 stars (32 reviews)
91% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 7 insurances
Elderplan, Fidelis Care (NY), Health Plus, HealthFirst (NY), Medicare, more+ ·
Works at Pain Physicians NY
Affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital
and SUNY Downstate Medical Center
4.56
32 reviews
Bedside manner
4.5
Wait time
3.9
Recent reviews
What an amazing doctor! Dr. Elbaz took the time to listen to all of my medical needs thoroughly! I highly recommend him!
May 31, 2018Nick S.Verified patient
Tamer Elbaz and his medical staff were very attentive to my concerns and offering the best advice for a better quality of life. Their facility was very clean with a friendly atmosphere. Him and staff presented a professional mannerisms to reach other and as well as their clients. I highly recommend them for pain management.
March 6, 2017Peter H.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Medicare
Medicare
Popular visit reasons
Arthritis
Foot Pain
Herniated Disk
Joint Injection
Pain Management Consultation
Pain Medicine Injection
Spine Deformation / Scoliosis
Trigger Point Injection
Arthritis
Foot Pain
Herniated Disk
Joint Injection
More about Dr. Tamer Elbaz, MD
Dr. Tamer Elbaz is a board-certified interventional pain management and anesthesiology specialist. He completed his anesthesiology training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and his pain medicine training at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Elbaz has extensive knowledge and experience performing interventional pain procedures for chronic pain syndromes.As the director of the Pain Medicine Fellowship Training Program at Roosevelt Hospital, he educates physicians about various treatment modalities for pain management. He currently holds a faculty position at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and was appointed a NYS Pain Medicine committee member.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Cairo University Faculty of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Saint Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Fellowship in Pain Management
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Anesthesiology
Staten Island University Hospital (Internship)
Practice
Pain Physicians NY
Affiliation
Lenox Hill Hospital
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology)
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
ECFMG Certification
“Phantom Limb Pain” Chapter in “Understanding Pain” The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living, Praeger
“Upper and Lower Extremity Pain” Chapter in “Understanding Pain” The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living, Praeger
“Foot Pain” Chapter in “Understanding Pain” The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living, Praeger
“Safety of Long Term Use of Tapentadol (Nucynta®)” 1st Conference on Structural Plasticity and Reorganization in Chronic Pain, Heidelberg, Germany.
“The Utilization of Alternative Treatments for Back Pain” 34th National Pain Congress of the Italian Association for the Study of Pain. Riccione, Italy.
“Gabapentin for Urinary Irritation and Hemorrhoidal Pain” 19th International Pelvic Pain Society Annual Scientific meeting, Istanbul, Turkey
“Spiritual Well-Being and Chronic Low Back Pain” Fourth African Pain Congress, Cape Town, South Africa.
“Special Considerations in Anesthesia Practice” chapter in “First Aid for the Anesthesiology Boards” Chapter 26. 393-402, New York
“Pain Medicine” chapter in “First Aid for the Anesthesiology Boards” Chapter 17. 319-429, New York
“Sustained Relief from Low Back Pain Following Completion Of Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial” ASRA meeting, Phoenix, AZ
“Spinal Cord Stimulator Causing Exaggerated Gastrocolic Reflex” Third International Congress on Neuropathic pain, Athens, Greece
“Treatment of Chronic Daily Headaches with Trigger Point Injections” Third International Neuropathic Pain Conference, Athens, Greece
“Chronic Post Dural Puncture Headache Following Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection That is Resistant to Epidural Blood Patch” Thirty-Third Congress New Frontiers In Pain Medicine, Florence, Italy
“Intradiscal Contrast spread during Transforaminal Epidural Steroid” Injection, ASRA, Toronto, Canada
“Spinal Cord Stimulator used for Neuropathic and Nociceptive Pain in a Spinal Cord Injury Patient” North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada
“Subanesthetic intravenous Ketamine Infusion in conjunction with continuous Epidural Infusion followed by outpatient Intravenous Ketamine Booster for treatment of refractory CRPS” World Congress on Neuropathic Pain, Glasgow, UK
“Subcostal Nerve Neuralgia” European Journal of Pain, Volume 11, Issue 1, Pages 121-122 R.Hertz, T. Elbaz, S. Shue
“Subcostal Nerve Neuralgia” International Congress on Neuropathic Pain, Berlin, Germany
“Twelfth Rib Syndrome” American Academy for Pain Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL
"Patients' Choice Award- Compassionate Doctor Recognition"
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1366479198
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.56
Wait time
3.94
Bedside manner
4.55
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32 reviews
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What an amazing doctor! Dr. Elbaz took the time to listen to all of my medical needs thoroughly! I highly recommend him!
May 31, 2018Nick S.Verified patient
Fast and polite very knowledgeable, didnt make me wait long.
Great office and clean.
June 3, 2014Jenine E.Verified patient
Did nothing to help me. Looked at me for .5 seconds and tells me to take a Tylenol; for a broken patellar and torn MCL.
I am still in pain and wasted valuable time and money on this quack.
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Very good
January 25, 2018Lina L.Verified patient
nice and easy
September 18, 2017Oba P.Verified patient
He listened
September 18, 2017Elaine B.Verified patient
Tamer Elbaz and his medical staff were very attentive to my concerns and offering the best advice for a better quality of life. Their facility was very clean with a friendly atmosphere. Him and staff presented a professional mannerisms to reach other and as well as their clients. I highly recommend them for pain management.
March 6, 2017Peter H.Verified patient
Very considerate doctors. You will probably see someone other than Tamer Elbaz, but that is just fine. The entire office was lovely and all the professionals listen to your concerns with general interest. They also take your opinion into high consideration. GREAT experience, and I look forward to working with them in the future!
February 23, 2017Kelly G.Verified patient
Very Good
June 15, 2016Teresa S.Verified patient
Very professional staff! The PA really listened to all of my concerns and made me feel very comfortable with the choices we made to manage my pain. I didnt feel rushed or ignored, which is very important when dealing with pain management. I highly recommend this clinic!
April 26, 2016Ladis G.Verified patient
I absolutely love coming to this office..the doctor seemed to be on edge today but everybody has there day ..The front desk staff need some work but overall its a great and professional atmosphere.. And as far as Dr.Elbaz he is a work of art. Truly a compassionate man..
November 30, 2015Cherity W.Verified patient
OMG what can I say Remarkable he is awesome.. I would defintley recommend him to anybody.. He is so attentive and nice and great
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Dr. T Elbaz is a very excellent and caring doctor including his staff. In case of emergency his call back are very prompt and that's an A+ to me.....
More than 1 year agoHelen R.Verified patient
I actually did not spend enough time with him to answer this survey so soon; however,I did get a positive feeling as he was quite friendly while maintaining a professional demeanor.
June 2, 2012Andrew P.Verified patient
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Which hospital is Dr. Tamer Elbaz affiliated with?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Tamer Elbaz work with?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz works with Pain Physicians NY.
Where is Dr. Tamer Elbaz's office located?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz's office is located at 780 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10036.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tamer Elbaz have?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz is certified by American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tamer Elbaz?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Pain, Herniated Disk, Pain Management Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tamer Elbaz on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tamer Elbaz speak?
Dr. Tamer Elbaz speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Tamer Elbaz in reviews?
32 patients have reviewed Dr. Tamer Elbaz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.56/5. They have a 4.55/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.94/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.